Recent content by Gary R. Smith

I've reported on four previous issues, so here's a post on: Summer 2025 (rec'd 14 JUN 2025) Some time ago I subscribed to aperture magazine without ever having seen an issue. I think I have 2 issues left on my subscription where they have cost me $15.50 (USD) per issue. I won't be renewing...

Bright view in the finder! Sharp images - looks like you did good Paul. I'll finally be mixing up my Kodak chemistry tomorrow. Picked up 2 gallons of distilled water today. I'll need to heat the water for the D-76 but the fixer looks like it can be done at room temp. I'm not confident that the...

I live under the flight path to PDX. It can get pretty loud when the Air Nat'l Guard is running hot.

But, is it really? LOL

I have 42 other shots that I've not really done anything with yet... ...if I do print one, it will just be for here at the house (sort of my own contribution to what my wife has collected as refrigerator magnets from the places we visited).

It's not about how good you are or aren't, it's about whether or not you enjoy it. I used to paint (both oils and watercolor) as well a do pencil sketches. I have never exhibited nor have I ever made any photo prints for display. 50 years ago, the only way to see my photographs was to print...

Thank-you sir! Of course, it is a different photograph from a different place but I agree, I may do the rest using a similar recipe.

Hi Chris, thanks for asking. I think for that image I just did the R/B swap at 1:1. Often I'll fiddle with the % of each, sometimes I'll also tweak the saturation. I have a converted camera, so I see what I'm going to get in the evf. Sometimes I wish I had a full spectrum to use with filters...

Gianluca, do you ever print your photos for display (in a show or a one-person show in a shop)?

Here is another attempt at conversion of one of the IR shots...

Great series Gianluca! All subjects are united and the series is very colorful. I suspect that it would look great printed and on display.

You seem to have had good luck with the Df96 monobath. It worked well for me on HP5+ and Tri-X but it may have been part of my ptoblem with my 4 x 5 Fomapan 100. I'll be mixing up a gallon of D-76 today so I can verify if the developer was an issue with the Fomapan. Great shots Paul!

R/B channels swapped.